Electronic parallel voltage sources exercises?

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The discussion revolves around exercises related to electronic circuits, specifically focusing on parallel voltage sources and current sources. Participants seek problems to solve, share circuit diagrams, and discuss the differences between voltage and current sources, as well as the methods for analyzing circuits.

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  • One participant expresses difficulty finding exercises involving parallel voltage sources and requests specific circuit problems to solve.
  • Another participant shares circuit diagrams and encourages others to solve them, questioning the ease of the problems presented.
  • There is a discussion about the presence of current sources instead of voltage sources in some circuits, with participants debating the implications of this for problem-solving.
  • Participants discuss the physical differences between voltage sources and current sources, noting that voltage sources maintain a constant voltage while current sources maintain a constant current.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about solving problems involving current sources, indicating they have not studied them in class.
  • There are references to building equations using Kirchhoff's laws, with suggestions on how to approach circuits containing current sources.
  • One participant mentions a desire for more personalized greetings and interactions within the forum, indicating a social aspect to the discussion.

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Participants generally agree on the need for practice with various circuit problems, but there is disagreement regarding the relevance and familiarity of current sources in their studies. Some participants feel unprepared to tackle problems involving current sources, while others encourage exploration beyond their current curriculum.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express confusion about the symbols used for current sources and their implications in circuit analysis. There is also mention of a resource (Schaum's outline of Electric Circuits) for finding more circuit problems, indicating a limitation in the current discussion's scope.

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I'm trying to google for some but results often lead me to forum questions, theory articles, etc. Basically I'm looking for circuits questions with parallel voltage sources answers, where I am supposed to do the work to find out the solution for the current.
 
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Hi Fp! :smile:

I'll give you a problem (found on PF).


[PLAIN]http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/7053/96217079.jpg

given this circuit find the current on R1,R2 and R3.


Can you solve it?
 
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And here's a second one.
Perhaps you can start a separate thread for this problem?


For the circuit shown below, determine the voltage for each of the
resistors and label the values on the diagram.
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Thanks, ILS! I'll take a crack at it soon :smile: ^^
 
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I like Serena said:
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Also too easy :smile: I think I'll skip it. I'm really looking for one with parallel voltage sources. I've been googling but it's hard to find an exercise with answers. Do you happen to remember or have another one I can work on?
 
Too easy eh? I guess I have not been anticipating your phenomenal progress! :smile:

Ok.
How about this one?

[PLAIN]http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4407/circuitj.jpg
 
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Eep.Yikes.
Looks intimidating.

*touches her lucky item to imbue self with ILS-like powers*

I'll give it a shot!
 
Once the item has inspired you enough to finish the problem, I have another one here.
I hope it's not too easy! :devil:

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Uh, where are the voltage sources?
 
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Femme_physics said:
Uh, where are the voltage sources?

Who needs voltage sources, when you can get current sources?
Or are you certain you won't get those?

It seemed smart to me, to not only practice exactly the same problem over and over, but to vary it a bit and make sure you're not thrown off by some detail that should not matter.
The method is exactly the same...
 
  • #12
Yes, but I don't know where are they located! Shouldn't you tell me at least where are they located if not their value?
 
  • #13
There are no voltage sources.
Instead there are current sources that are similar.

An (ideal) voltage source provides a constant voltage.
An (ideal) current source provides a constant current (the voltage drop is zero).
 
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Oh, well we haven't studied about that, I'm pretty sure it's not going to be on the test! Should I really be trying to solve that?
 
  • #15
Well, yeah!

To get a perfect score, you need to be able to play with the material.
It does not suffice that you have drilled one specific exercise over and over.
You need to have the confidence that whatever they throw at you, you simply know it won't matter, because you know your stuff, and are not thrown off by surprises!

That is, unless you're content with doing just well enough to pass the test.
(But then you'll have these guys looming over you that you don't dare contradict, because you're not sure whether you know better. :wink:)

(And if you don't do these exercises, you'll not be spending time with me! Sniff! :cry:)
 
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Femme_physics said:
Yes, but I don't know where are they located! Shouldn't you tell me at least where are they located if not their value?

You can transform voltage and current sources interchangeably with resistors.

If you want a big list of circuits problems I would get the Schaum's outline of Electric Circuits btw.
 
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I like Serena said:
There are no voltage sources.
Instead there are current sources that are similar.

An (ideal) voltage source provides a constant voltage.
An (ideal) current source provides a constant current (the voltage drop is zero).


Well, what's the physical difference between a current source and a voltage source? Voltage source is plus and minus. A place with lower amount electrons connected to a place with greater amount of electrons...Is a current source the same?
 
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Femme_physics said:
Well, what's the physical difference between a current source and a voltage source? Voltage source is plus and minus. A place with lower amount electrons connected to a place with greater amount of electrons...Is a current source the same?

Uh yes, in the sense that you mention it is the same.
The physical difference is that a voltage source has a fixed voltage difference and a variable current, depending on the circuit.
Whereas a current source generates a fixed current and a variable voltage difference, depending on the circuit.

(Btw, I have to retract my statement that the voltage drop across a current source is zero. It isn't.)
 
  • #19
Hmm...then do I treat a voltage source like a current source when I build my equations? Or do I discount V and build the equations?
 
  • #20
Can I get a good morning from you? :smile:

Start with building the equations that you think you can build.
You should be able to apply KCL.
Use KVL only on loops that do not contain a current source (since you won't get useful information from that).
 
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Good morning! :smile:

I did say "heya" at the other thread! :approve:Can I minimize this last circuit to this?

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/4282/minimize.jpg

Start with building the equations that you think you can build.
You should be able to apply KCL.
Use KVL only on loops that do not contain a current source (since you won't get useful information from that).

Seems simple enough. I might just do it, although I don't think we studied about current sources. I mean, I've never seen such a circuit in class. Then again, it seems kinda simple.
 
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  • #23
Femme_physics said:
Good morning! :smile:

I did say "heya" at the other thread! :approve:

You said "heya guys".
I'd like my greeting to be a bit more personal. :smile:

(I wouldn't mind hugs or kisses. :redface:)
Femme_physics said:
Can I minimize this last circuit to this?

Yep!

I was wondering if you got that physical concept and it appears that you do! :approve:
Femme_physics said:
Seems simple enough. I might just do it, although I don't think we studied about current sources. I mean, I've never seen such a circuit in class. Then again, it seems kinda simple.

As far as I'm concerned, it's practice so you don't get stopped by something you didn't see before.
But that you simply look at it, say "Okay" and solve the problem.
 
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You said "heya guys".
I'd like my greeting to be a bit more personal.

(I wouldn't mind hugs or kisses. )

Aww in that case *BEAR HHHHHHUGS!* *SMOOCHES*

Yep!

I was wondering if got that physical concept and it appears that you do!

:smile:

Thanks! Seems very easy now!

As far as I'm concerned, it's practice so you don't get stopped by something you didn't see before.
But that you simply look at it, say "Okay" and solve the problem.

Gotcha!

Just a moment
 
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I like Serena said:
Once the item has inspired you enough to finish the problem, I have another one here.
I hope it's not too easy! :devil:

attachment.php?attachmentid=20570&d=1253080477.jpg

There are so many confusing things about this. Starting with this:

What do the circle and square signs mean? Are these current sources?
 
  • #26
Yes, the circle and diamond signs are current sources. :)

Circle for constant current specified next to it.
Diamond for a dependent current source that provides the current specified next to it.

What's so confusing about it? :confused:
Or is it just that you didn't see it before?Edit: Oh, and here's a more detailed explanation from someone you already know:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=2351140&postcount=7
 
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Femme_physics said:
Aww in that case *BEAR HHHHHHUGS!* *SMOOCHES*

Aaaah! I feel much better now! :redface:
 
  • #28
Aaaah! I feel much better now!

Aww o:):blushing:


I like Serena said:
Yes, the circle and diamond signs are current sources. :)

Circle for constant current specified next to it.
Diamond for a dependent current source that provides the current specified next to it.

What's so confusing about it? :confused:
Or is it just that you didn't see it before?


Edit: Oh, and here's a more detailed explanation from someone you already know:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=2351140&postcount=7

But where it says "mA" -- how am I supposed to know where mA is Ix or IL?
 
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Femme_physics said:
But where it says "mA" -- how am I supposed to know where mA is Ix or IL?

mA means milliampere.
It's the unit of the corresponding current, which is neither Ix nor IL.
 

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